Math Redesign Project Laura Egner Developmental Math Coordinator Joliet Junior College Joliet Junior College Michael Sullivan Joliet Junior College

What Is Redesign? Redesign defined

Why Redesign? Source: Bailey, Jeong, and Cho “Student Progression Through Developmental Sequences in Community Colleges” Community College Research Center, Number 45, Sept. 2010

Why Redesign at JJC? Administrative challenge from VP of Academic Affairs Change Clearly Needed – Success rate in developmental math between 45.7% and 52.5% Faculty ready for a simpler change Pilot a possible solution – a reasonable choice for some Heterogeneous students Heterogeneous course

Bloom’s 2 Sigma Problem Comparison of Three Instructional Conditions Conventional Class Mastery Learning with Corrective Procedures Individual Tutoring Source: “The 2 Sigma Problem: The Search for Methods of Group Instruction as Effective as One-to-One Tutoring” by Benjamin Bloom Educational Researcher, Vol. 13, No. 6 (Jun – Jul, 1984), pp

Desired Outcomes Increase pass rate/decrease DFW rate Increase student success in subsequent college-level courses Uniform course college-wide Self-acceleration Develop effective study skills Shelf life of modules

Math Redesign Project at JJC Model Decision: Fixed Emporium Easy to Enroll Students Financial Aid Consideration Instructor Accessibility

Math Redesign Project Current Overview Three development courses: College Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra Total students this semester The learning model for satellite campus A secondary choice at main campus (new pilot site) Two computer lab classrooms at each campus Student:instructor ratio 22:1

Typical Module Section Level Objective Level Video Lecture Homework at the Objective Level Mixed Practice Homework 90% Mastery Module Two or three quizzes per module (80%) mastery Personalized homework 70% mastery on exams Personalized homework

Student Responsibilities Sign policy contract Access to course management system Attendance Work outside of class Maintain quality notebook

Instructor Responsibilities Guide on the side Study skills Effective math/writing/communication skills Communication

How Are We Doing? Data Analysis Math 090 – College Arithmetic

Redesign (Popn 1) vs. Traditional (Popn 2)

How Are We Doing? Data Analysis Math 094 – Elementary Algebra

Redesign (Popn 1) vs. Traditional (Popn 2) How Are We Doing? Data Analysis Math 094 – Elementary Algebra

How Are We Doing? Data Analysis Math 098 – Intermediate Algebra

Traditional (Popn 2) vs. Redesign (Popn 1)

Redesign (Popn 1) vs. Traditional (Popn 2) How Are We Doing? Data Analysis Math 098 – Intermediate Algebra

Positive Student Reaction I absolutely love that I can access any material or info that I need anywhere. The best part is I can go at my own pace. My instructor has been a motivating influence in the class. He always made his rounds letting students know their status, making recommendations and assisting in any other way he could. I do not get held up by others who need further explanation; we all grasp math differently. I like the one-on-one help. In a regular class you get bombarded with material - hard to remember all that without practice. I like hearing students in the video and that it forces me to do my homework. Material sticks.

Negative Student Comments (sort of) No, because I did not know the type of class this was and I was in it made me lazier since I have to work at my own pace at home. I didn’t have time. I feel it’s easier to learn when personally taught and easier to ask questions that way.

Challenges Fine-tuning the vision of the curriculum, structure, and implementation Financial Aid and registration concerns Customizing curricular materials and auditing for accuracy Seeking and educating instructors on the new pedagogy and technology